Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, (ML Underwriting)

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Define and drive multi-year technical strategy for machine learning across Affirm, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities and influencing partner teams and platforms.
• Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of advanced ML systems, setting the architectural direction for complex initiatives and ensuring systems remain reliable and extensible.
• Partner with ML Platform, product, engineering, and risk leadership to shape long-term modeling capabilities and guide infrastructure evolution for next-generation ML methods.
• Provide broad technical leadership across the ML organization, mentoring senior engineers and spreading ML expertise through documentation and guidance.

• Tip: Showcase your expertise in machine learning and technical strategy by highlighting specific projects and accomplishments in your resume and cover letter.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with advanced modeling approaches and how you've driven high-impact innovation in previous roles.
• Tip: Familiarize yourself with Affirm's unique approach to financial services and be prepared to discuss how your skills align with their mission.
• Tip: Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your technical skills and ability to drive complex initiatives.
• Tip: Be prepared to negotiate salary based on your experience and skills, and consider factors such as remote work benefits and company culture.